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Top 3 bowlers to watch at ICC World Cup 2015

With just couple of months are left for the World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand, the excitement of the tournament has reached on its peak. 

The Australian pitches is considered as the toughest pitch in this world that could help the fast bowlers who have pace and bounce. Being the hosts, Aussies and BlackCaps will familiar with the conditions.

Here we made top three bowlers who could make an impact at the ICC cricket world cup 2015.

Dale Steyn


South Africa’s right-arm fast bowler Dale Steyn is known for his pace, who rattles the opponent batsman with his quick delivery.

The 31-year-old, who made his ODI’s debut in 2005, has been a key player for the Proteas with a best bowling figures 6/39.

Steyn has claimed 145 wickets in 93 One Day Internationals.

Mitchell Johnson


Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is considered as one of the fast bowlers in the world cricket with an average speed of 144KPH and capability to bowl in excess of 150kph.

The 33-year-old’s ability to extract extra bounce, who can able to swing the ball in any conditions.

Johnson took 221 wickets in 144 ODIs, his best figures are 6/31.

Lasith Malinga


Sri Lanka’s right arm fast bowler Lasith Malinga is the backbone of his team. His slinging action makes him a lethal bowler to deal with it.

The 31-year-old is the only bowler, who claimed three ODI hat-tricks. 

Malinga took 271 wickets in 177 ODIs with an average of 27.21. His best figures are 6/38

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